PDRM: Missing 17yo UK Teen Found in KL Hotel Came to Malaysia Due to Alleged Family Dispute

5 Sep 2025 • 10:31 AM MYT
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Earlier today (September 5), it was reported that the 17-year-old UK teenager who boarded a one-way flight to Malaysia and subsequently went missing here was found safe and sound in Kuala Lumpur (KL).

While the police did not have much to share, they did reveal that the boy’s decision to leave home for Malaysia was made because of an alleged family misunderstanding.

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David Balisong took a one-way flight to Malaysia due to an alleged family dispute

According to a report by Kosmo, Kuala Lumpur Police Chief, Datuk Fadil Marsus, shared that a family dispute is said to be the reason 17-year-old David Balisong fled to Malaysia. This is based on a recording of an initial conversation with the boy after he was found at a hotel on Jalan Pudu.

David was found in good condition by a team of officers from the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent based on information from philanthropist, Uncle Kentang.

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“Based on the initial conversation, the teenager is said to have left home due to a family dispute and came to Malaysia on June 6. The police are currently taking action to obtain further information from the teenager,” he said.

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